Assignment 1
This assignment adopts a problem-based learning approach that will be used as a learning
vehicle for some workshop activities. You will be presented with an in-depth case study that
raises important issues in managing human resources in a global context. You will be
required to analyse the case study and produce a clear and concise report detailing your
analysis and recommendations (2000 words).
This assignment constitutes 40% of your unit grade. The deadline for submission (via
Turnitin on BREO) is Saturday, 17 Jan 2014 before 23:59.
The primary relevant chapters from Harzing and Pinnington (the essential text) are
chapters 2, 3, and 5 (institutional theory and cultural approach). However, as
discussed in class, you should undertake broader reading.
Assignment 2
Assignment 2 (20%) requires that you present to the class for group discussion based on
area of International HRM of current interest. You will need to undertake background
research using quality academic sources and critically evaluate each source.
Assignment 2 provides you with the opportunity to explore in-depth an area of HRM or IHRM
of current interest for presentation and discussion. You will need to incorporate appropriate
theoretical models and approaches taught in this unit and undertake further literature
searches of quality academic sources to inform your chosen phenomenon. An attempt at
critical evaluation of sources is expected. Your choice might relate to any appropriate area of
HRM or IHRM and, although this is likely to be at a functional or operational level,
implications of alignment (or possibly a lack of) with vision, mission and strategy should be
considered.
For example, you might have noticed an HRM/IHRM issue of interest in your place of work, a
problem that needs investigating. Has something in the national/international press
appropriate to HRM attracted your attention? Is there a problematic issue related to the
cross-cultural transfer of HRM practices? Alternatively, is there a problem or issue in another
area of HRM/IHRM that you are interested in exploring further? At level 3 you are required to
undertake an in-depth research investigation and this assignment might usefully start to
inform and develop your ideas.
1. Identify a phenomenon of interest to HRM or International HRM
2. Apply appropriate theoretical models and/or approaches that have been covered in this
unit to critically analyse your chosen phenomenon.
3. Undertake searches using quality academic literature sources to inform your ideas. Try
to be critical.
4. Prepare a short (10 minute) Power Point presentation to stimulate discussion in the class.
5. Prepare a written paper for formal hand-in of the assignment by Monday, 16 Mar 2015.
6. Hand in a hard copy of the slides and content to your tutor.
You will be marked on how well the content of your presentation meets the above criteria.
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